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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.26, 1,336.02 and 826.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.26, 1,336.02 and 826.79 is: 1,246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.26 : 1,336.02 = 826.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.26/1,336.02 = 826.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.26x = 1,336.02 × 826.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.26x = 1,104,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,602.57/886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.37

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